Back Issues
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1997
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Setting the record STRAIGHT
In the midst of a crowd surrounding Willard preacher Gary Cattell, as he stood speaking about the denial of a charter to STRAIGHT, Duane Gildea and Darin Loccarini stood, ignoring the raised voices. They talked together, listened to each other -- and shared a few laughs.
Pro-heterosexual organizations exist at other Big Ten universities
The news that the pro-heterosexual Students Reinforcing Adherence In General Heterosexual Tradition was forming shocked many in the University community. But Penn State is not the only Big Ten university with this type of organization.
Court: STRAIGHT is too anti-homosexual
STRAIGHT would not have been beneficial to the University community, image or educational climate, according to the Undergraduate Student Government Supreme Court's official majority decision.
Kiss, Phil Collins to appear at center
The Bryce Jordan Center will host a series of three major productions at the end of March and the beginning of April, coinciding perfectly with Easter Sunday and April Fool's Day.
Man charged in Wildwood, N. J. beating not a University student
A 20-year-old man who told Wildwood, N.J., police he was a Penn State student when he was arrested in the beating death of a North Wildwood man is not enrolled in the University, said University news bureau manager Christy Rambeau.
New sorority members enjoy first trip to Dance Marathon
The Interfraternity Council/ Panhellenic Dance Marathon had particular meaning for one group participating this year -- it was the first time that group was ever involved.
Mr. Black Penn State shares his dreams
Jason Yates (sophomore-musical theater) is the University's newly crowned Mr. Black Penn State.
Media expert explains need for history month
A former editor and reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer explained to about 50 members of the University community last night why Black History Month is necessary.
University graduate protests censorship by Daily Collegian
Karl Streidieck, a 1966 University graduate, protested The Daily Collegian office after the Business Division refused to run his advertisement as well as a letter to the editor about the Committee for Open Debate On the Holocaust (CODOH).
Via radio, Spanier logs on to distance education
University President Graham Spanier spoke on WPSU-FM (91.5) last night about the possiblity of using electronic information technology for distance education.
Another university protests corporation tied to schools
The University has not yet cornered the market on corporate protesting.
Senator pumps gas tax, again
Sen. J. Doyle Corman's third proposal for a Pennsylvania gas tax to repair the state's highways, streets and roads was the main focus of the Rotary Club meeting last night.
Collegian Feature Photo
Hoisting up the hard drives
Police log
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Korfanty wins second epee championship
It took one tournament for Alexandra Korfanty to realize she could be a great epee fencer.
Cagers to face Badger big boys
Dick Bennett has a habit, a penchant for turning perennially bad Wisconsin college basketball teams into NCAA tournament contenders.
Boxers put through agony in practice
Charlie Fisher's face looked like a kettle of tea that had been left on the stove a few minutes past its boiling point. The sweat streamed freely from his forehead, coating the rest of his beet-red face with a thin glossy finish.
Lady icer win on road
After proving they could win in the ice pavilion, the Lady Icers ventured outside State College for the first time.
Basketball comes naturally to Wisconsin's quick-study cager
About six years ago, Wisconsin point guard Hennssy Auriantal picked up a basketball for the first time.
Shoot to kill
Once again, the No. 2 Penn State men's volleyball team will be the target of an upset attempt.
----------------------------OPINION----------------------------
Collegian Editorial
Votes that prevent term limits prevent public choice
My opinion
Collegian columnist Mark Sosnowsky talks about the Bill of Rights and Penn State.
My opinion
Collegian columnist Sajid Alavi sets an example of how easy and fun could be an alcohol-free weekend.
My opinion
Collegian columnist Andrew Miller gives credit to student activists for Pepsico's withdraw from Burma.
Reader Forum
- Thanks for `Thon: Deanna and Kevin Rupp give thanks publicly for `Thon '97.
